EcoSmarte Pool System Manual page 9

POOL TALK
TURNOVER CYCLES
The ECOsmarte system requires 1.5 - 2 complete turnovers during day-
light hours, or 6 to 10 hours for most in-ground or above ground pools.
Auto-cover owners will get best results opening the cover on sunny days
even though no swimming occurs (See p. 12).
NO CHEMICALS
ECOsmarte recommends letting the Pool System work for you. In other
words, be patient, the System itself will work. ECOsmarte understands
circumstances exists where a "quick-fix" is necessary, or desired. In cases
such as these the following is a list of compatible products. Note that the
list is exclusive and anything outside the list is not recommended. Again,
there is no need for regular use of any of these products.
Non-Chlorine Shock (Potassium Monopersulfate): Shock 'n Swim,
Oxybrite, and Oxyclear.
PhosFree or Sea Klear: If phosphates are above 100 ppm
Alum-based Flocculants: Any, but use sparingly, and with phosphates
Non-Metallic Algaecide: Any, but use sparingly. Any brand w / 40 or 60.
Filter Cleaner: TSP and Muriatic Acid
Borax: Use sparingly, if pH bounce or spotting have been a problem.
Requires use of acid immediately after using the Borax. 4 lbs per 10,000 Gallons.
WHAT CAUSES ALGAE PROBLEMS?
There are over 21,000 known varieties of algae! Algae spores constantly
enter the pool, brought in by wind, rain or even contaminated swimsuits or
equipment. When conditions are right, an algae bloom can occur seeming-
ly overnight. These conditions include imbalanced water, warm tempera-
tures, sunlight, and the presence of nitrates. Of course lack of proper filtra-
tion, circulation, and sanitation may be the primary causes of algae. A suc-
tion vacuum is highly recommended with the Ecosmarte system, as is
backwashing only after pressure rise of 6 lbs and before 10 lbs.
Algae is a living aquatic creature that multiplies rapidly in warm, sunny
conditions. Containing chlorophyll, algae utilizes photosynthesis to grow.
That is, they take in carbon dioxide and expend oxygen as a by-product.
The two main problems with algae are, first, people do not want to go
swimming, and second, it takes time and money to rid the water complete-
ly of algae. Algae itself is not harmful to swimmers, but pools with algae
may also be residence to other pathogens.
REGULAR CHEMICALS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RUN
SWIMMING POOLS OR SPAS.
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